The University of Rhode Island is now accepting applications for its 2025 Graduate Assistantship Scholarship. This is a fully funded opportunity for qualified international students who are interested in pursuing Master’s or PhD programs in the United States.
The scholarship provides full tuition coverage, a generous $43,000 annual stipend, and an additional $18,000 for summer research and living expenses, enabling selected candidates to focus fully on their studies and research at the University of Rhode Island.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $43,000 Stipend per Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship 2025 offers a graduate assistantship position at the Master’s or PhD level for students interested in the spatial and movement ecology of American Black Ducks in southern New England. This opportunity is part of a long-standing collaboration between the university and state agencies aimed at understanding how shellfish aquaculture impacts waterfowl ecology in Rhode Island.
The position provides intensive field and analytical training in wildlife ecology, with a focus on movement patterns, habitat usage, and ecological interactions of waterfowl species in a coastal setting.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
- Be a hard-working, motivated, intelligent, and good-natured individual interested in waterfowl ecology and movements
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree in animal/wildlife biology, ecology, or a related field
- Have earned a minimum 3.2 GPA in previous academic studies
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Have prior field experience with waterfowl capture, handling, and the operation of boats (highly desirable)
- Have experience with quantitative analysis and field-based research
- For PhD applicants: Must preferably have a completed M.Sc. degree. Those with only a BSc must have exceptional field experience to be considered
- For M.Sc. applicants: Must have strong and relevant field experience
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and supervise research assistants and undergraduate students in the field
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship 2025 will receive:
- A stipend of approximately $25,000 per academic year (based on assistantship level)
- Full tuition coverage
- An additional summer stipend of approximately $18,000
- A flexible start date of either January 2026 or September 2026
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- A letter stating qualifications and research interests
- A resume or CV
- Unofficial academic transcripts
- Names and contact information of three (3) references
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship 2025:
- Visit the program’s official webpage using the green button below
- Submit all required documents before the September 15, 2025 deadline to the contact provided below (early application is highly encouraged)
Contact Information:
Dr. Scott R. McWilliams
Dept. of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-7531
Email: [email protected]
Selected candidates will be invited to formally apply to the Graduate School at the University of Rhode Island.
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